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Champ focuses on mentality prep
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (333+ words) Thursday 09 July 2026 | 19: 30 WBA (World Boxing Association) Oceania Lightweight champion Mikaele Ravalaca is placing a strong emphasis on improving his ring IQ as he prepares to defend his title against challenger Rohit Chauhan under Kings Boxing Promotion on July 25. Coach Nesta…...
Heated exchanges force police intervention at Ba sugar industry talks
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (242+ words) Farmers erupt in disagreement, some walk out in disappointment Wednesday 08 July 2026 | 21: 00 A public consultation on the future of Fiji's sugar industry was briefly suspended yesterday after a heated disagreement between cane farmers and a presenter erupted into shouting, prompting police…...
Fake Fiji work permits 'quite widespread' but none slipped through: Immigration
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (306+ words) Wednesday 08 July 2026 | 16: 00 Minister for Employment Agni Deo Singh said India maintained a list of approved recruitment agents, each required to lodge a $125, 000 bond. Government is aware of fraudulent production of fake work permits overseas to be used in the Fijian…...
Flying Fijians must balance attack, defence and contest against England: Volavola
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (709+ words) Wednesday 08 July 2026 | 01: 00 Flying Fijians winger Selestino Ravutaumada on the run against Wales during their Nations Championship opener on July 4, 2026. Inset: Former Flying Fijians and Queensland Reds loosehead prop Peni Volavola Former Flying Fijians prop Peni Volavola has backed captain Tevita…...
Tikoibau looks forward to a great season
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (259+ words) The Suva Under-20 side lost in the semi-finals last year. They were defeated by Naitasiri, 12-17, at Bidesi Park, Suva Wednesday 08 July 2026 | 03: 00 The Suva Under-20 side have set their goal to win the title this year. With many of their players…...
Government promises fix for Vunivere water crisis
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (494+ words) Minister announces borehole investigation, increased water carting and water tanks after weeks of disruptions. Wednesday 08 July 2026 | 05: 00 Residents of Vunivere Settlement in Seaqaqa, Macuata continue to face water problems. The Government is exploring a long-term solution to persistent water shortages affecting…...
SODELPA calls for end to coup immunity in new Constitution
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (261+ words) Wednesday 08 July 2026 | 04: 30 No government should be above the law, SODELPA leader Aseri Radrodro told the Constitution Review Commission, as the party called for a new Constitution that permanently outlaws coups, removes immunity for unconstitutional power seizures and strengthens democratic institutions....
Opinion: Rethink Fiji's democracy model
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (1829+ words) A strong opinion submission is urging Fiji to end coup immunity, strengthen its Constitution, and establish tougher legal consequences to deter future takeovers of elected governments. Monday 06 July 2026 | 00: 00 I begin this submission with an appeal to the people of Fiji,…...
Grandmother's prayers answered as Lau boy is airlifted to Suva
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (498+ words) Saturday 04 July 2026 | 21: 00 Takayawa Mele with her grandson Sireli Cama at the CWM hospital. Grateful grandmother Takayawa Mele says her prayers were answered after an emergency medical evacuation helicopter flew her nine-year-old grandson, Sireli Cama, from Moce in Lau to Suva…...
Two fuel stations run dry in Taveuni
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (456+ words) Sunday 05 July 2026 | 19: 00 Vehicles line up at the Matei fuel station in Taveuni on July 4, 2026, amid fuel shortages. Two of Taveuni's three fuel stations have run dry, sparking long queues, threatening bus services and disrupting businesses across the island. The only…...